Property dispute: understanding your rights and remedies

This decision provides important clarification on your property rights. Here is what it changes for you.

The situation

A Court of Appeal rightly holds that, since the expropriating authority became the owner of the unit by operation of the expropriation order and the transfer of ownership had the effect of substituting the new owner for the former owner in respect of the property, the service charges are owed by the expropriating authority from the date on which the order was notified to the managing agent.

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Key points to remember

• Strictly comply with the statutory time limits for appeals
• Keep all your supporting documents (title deeds, deeds, correspondence)
• Anticipate: preventive advice always costs less than litigation

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